Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Media are invited to attend a walk-through and ribbon cutting event at Wade Group in Hamilton next week.
What: Introducing the new Ford Ranger police 4×4 Dog Unit and Mitsubishi Triton Ute for Chatham Islands police.
Why: Check-out the new fit-for-purpose vehicles.
When: Tuesday 8 October 11am: Media to arrive by 10.45am. Ribbon cutting at 12.20pm.
Where: Wade Group 13 Sheffield Street Te Rapa, Hamilton, 3200
Who: Minister of Police Hon Mark Mitchell alongside Assistant Commissioner Police Mike Johnson and Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate and representatives from Ford and Skoda.
These vehicles will be showcased with a walking tour of the production line at Wade Group and see how they turn a plain Skoda into a police vehicle.
Media can also view the static display of other specialist Police vehicles, Corrections and Civil Defence vehicles and enjoy a police dog visit.
Contact for media on Tuesday 8 October in Hamilton is Alastair Mackie, Marketing Content Specialist, Wade Group 021474461
All media intending to come along are required to RSVP media@police.govt.nz as soon as possible.
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